yanké

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English Yankee.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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yanké m (plural yankés, feminine yankée)

  1. (Congo) a strong and brave street criminal
  2. (Canada, uncommon or obsolete) Yankee (American)